Ballerina is the exciting next movie in the John Wick universe, but despite its potential, it will likely snap the franchise’s box office trend.
Ballerina, starring Ana de Armas, is the next movie to take place in the John Wick universe, but it will struggle to maintain the franchise’s box office trend. John Wick has become one of the top modern action franchises, earning a positive reception from fans and critics while also raking in a healthy box office with every movie. Keanu Reeves has been a fantastic face for the film series, and while he will be part of the spinoff, Ballerina will have a hard time maintaining John Wick‘s box office streak that has stemmed across four films.
Armas has had plenty of action experience before, with her role in No Time To Die standing out as one of her best. Although the actress will make for a compelling lead, the Ballerina spinoff may struggle to succeed after The Continental. The Continental was John Wick‘s first spinoff, but the TV series was underwhelming. Ballerina has far more potential as there seems to be a more central focus and the movie format works best for John Wick. However, even if the movie does manage to shine, it will still be difficult to continue the franchise’s incredible box office trend.
Ballerina will be released on June 7, 2024.
Every New John Wick Movie Has Become The Franchise’s Highest Grossing Box Office Hit
The John Wick franchise has hit a new box office milestone with every entry, proving how the franchise has continued to grow over the years. The franchise’s box office streak continued with John Wick 4 and the movie became the highest-grossing film in the series. This is a trend that each movie has set, as John Wick 3 outgrossed the second film, and John Wick 2 outgrossed the very first installment. Many franchises continue to grow with each new movie, but with how common spinoffs have become, it is rare to see such a steady box office climb.
Improved budgets and action spectacles have helped each film become more popular. There are enough frequent characters and new assassins to keep things interesting, while the stakes have risen with every movie. John Wick 4 seemed like the perfect way to cap off the protagonist’s story, giving him a fitting ending while capitalizing on the franchise’s great reputation. It is hard to imagine where Wick’s story will go after John Wick 4, meaning a spinoff is probably the right call. However, even though Reeves will feature, a spinoff carrying on this box office legacy will be a huge task.
John Wick’s Ballerina Spinoff Has A Big Challenge In Beating Ana De Armas’ Best Action Movie Role
The upcoming Ana De Armas’ John Wick spin-off Ballerina is positioned to showcase De Armas’ action acting chops. However, another movie already did.Ballerina’s Box Office Has To Make Over $440 Million To Continue John Wick’s Trend
To continue John Wick‘s box office trend, Ballerina will have to make over $440 million. Thankfully, there are plenty of exciting things to expect with John Wick‘s Ballerina spinoff. Armas will be a great lead, Reeves being back in the franchise will be interesting, and finding out more about the Ballerinas has some great untapped potential. Despite this, it will be hard for a spinoff to outgross the main movies. With the film taking place between John Wick 3 and 4, it won’t continue the overarching story and perhaps only help confirm that Reeves’ character is dead.
The summer release could also be problematic, as there will be plenty of big blockbusters releasing at similar times including Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes, Furiosa, and Deadpool 3. Despite this, Ballerina could overcome the odds and find a way to make more than John Wick 4. Ballerina releases in the middle of these films, meaning if people are enjoying seeing movies in the summer, Ballerina could be on their list. Whether Ballerina can continue John Wick‘s box office streak remains to be seen, but regardless, it will be the fresh new project the franchise needs.
